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A very happy new year to you all. I hope it was a brief respite from the daily slog. Mine was certainly busy, and then I succumbed to a cold — but am feeling much better now.
We conclude the ill-fated dinner that was hosted by Kyle. As I review this episode I am thankful to have had the wherewithal to have refused the offer of dinner to reconcile the relationship between Adrienne and I, and that I had chosen to meet alone.
I recall feeling rather irritated at Faye’s attitude, but also powerless to defend Brandi. I couldn’t justify the fact that Brandi had exposed something so personal. NOTE: What the hell is the big secret?? Will someone spill it for God’s sake? I was disgusted quite frankly at Faye rubbing her hands in glee saying I relish in winding Brandi up, and incite situations then step away from them. On the contrary, I spend a good deal more time placating her, and calming her down. I object to that, but it begs the question where she has gleaned this information, as I have spent little, if any time, in the company of Faye and Brandi together.
I left the table, then unbeknownst to me, Brandi was outside in tears. I noticed she left and urged Kyle to check on her, when I went outside I was deeply saddened to see Brandi desolate, crying. I don’t want to constantly battle with these women. Brandi had said. . .by her own admission. . .that she was regretful. I knew that, contrary to what Kyle was saying to Maris, that Brandi was sincere.
And on it goes, Kyle saying that we behave like kids at elementary school. Last week we were pitbulls. I can’t ever remember behaving like either of those. However I do recall something similar to a pitbull at her dining table.
Brandi and I meet up. I am hesitant to bring up the situation with Scheana, but many times they have crossed paths and all of us decided, it would be mutually beneficial to bring this awkward situation to fruition. For a more expanded view on this check out my blog onVanderpump Rules.
I felt such sadness seeing Taylor in that position of giving her wedding ring away. For it to have come to that, I hope she felt some sort of closure, coupled with relief at being able to put this whole tragedy behind her.
And there we have it. As we all move forward opening some doors and closing others, I certainly have more clarity with regard to our group of women. Some inspire me by their strength of character and in some I have been disappointed, as I know you the viewer has. But as we enter this new year, I have optimism for the future. I also have to check myself, and make sure we always take stock of our blessings, be kind to one another, and embrace the ones you love.
Love always Lisa.
On the next RHOBH…
Lisa has class. She speaks eloquently and she is one step above the rest. I do have respect for her. This is my opinion.
I like Lisa too. She doesn’t sink to anyone’s level and obviously has high self esteem. I find it refreshing and admirable.
Agree.
Wow did you notice Lisa refers to Taylor as “Shana”?
I had to do a double take myself! Sure enough, she put it in writing…Shana instead of Taylor…hmmmmm.
Slaen: Apologies to ALL… “Taylor” was edited to Shana. Just cannot stand to see the name “Taylor”… sorry for any confusion. TFC!! SH
Thanks for clearing that up SH. I was starting to wonder if Lisa was a little passive aggressive…lol. Glad to know I don’t have to change my opinion of her. Well, for now anyway. Jeeze, just when you really like these ladies, they go and do something that will change your mind. Adrienne is a classic example, so I stay cautiously optimistic about Lisa.
You can call her anything you want. I hope Russell’s family saw the humor in it! PJ
I’m thinking Ms SH is messing with us
YoFo’s blog had the same thing. Funny!
Oops! Late to that party. That’s what I get for not refreshing before commenting
Lisa your fake Bravo induced/paid for restaurant sucks.The petty girls need to pull their hair back/up and put on a bra and cover their arm pits.They have all slept with each other. Not interesting to the more mature audience.
she had the restaurant before she even began shooting anything for bravo, it is west hollywood and they do it differently there. i find it refreshing. and i am telling you, if i could get away with that outfit i so would.
Maybe Bravo is trying to lure the younger viewer in with Vanderpump Rules. I watched it and it was a little “youngish” for my taste. I don’t really care who is sleeping with whom and all that jazz. A good cat fight is always entertaining though!
It was pretty young ,and I am sure it is intended to lure in a younger audience, but I also notice the drama is pretty darn close to what happens in the other Bravo shows (especially Start Up Silicon Valley), and reminds me of the restaurant I worked in last. Most of us weren’t that thin and could never have worn those outfits, but aside from them all sleeping together, there is always a ton of drama amongst the staff.
I watched a bit of VR too. It reminded me of The Hills. I agree Bravo’s playing to a younger demographic with this show.
Really Lisa feel sorry for someone who scammed people Come on Lisa you are smarter then that
That pity for Traylor is misdirected and not deserved. Pity all the people she scammed and all the various business partners hustled and the bags of money lost to greedy Traylor. Lisa is parroting the Bravo party line regarding Shana. Ugh! Bravo needs to give Traylor/Shana a pink slip.
Taylor reeks of desperation…maybe Lisa really “pities” her, which IMO is worse than feeling sorry for someone. It is kinder to say that you feel sorry for someone as opposed to saying you pity them. Obviously, this is just my opinion.
I agree.
Pity = pitiful.
Shana = pitiful.
I agree with you all. I was in an abusive relationship and wanted to believe Taylor, but every time I tried, there was something else posted on the internet that didn’t jibe with what she was saying. What I found most laughable was that she was only abused every six weeks. Taylor and her husband’s were grifter’s who reached the end of their game, especially when they took money from Muhammad. Although he’s not the one suing, he had more then enough money to make their lives a living hell!
I’m sorry you were in an abusive relationship and I am thankful that you shared that with us! I hope you are not only surviving now, but thriving! Having worked with victims of domestic violence and their families, I agree with you. Taylor’s story is not authentic, in fact she gives the whole healing process a bad name IMO.
I agree with you bsbfankaren. I’m sorry you went through that, I did too, and I just hate that F’in Biotch more than i know how to say. Disgusting d-bag, using ho–life is too d@mn hard already going through that crap, picking yourself up, getting your life straight and trying to rebuild the confidence lost in those kinda situations, learning to hold your head up high (I hope you always did, bsbfankaren-can tell from your posts you stand tall in your opinions etc. as you well should!) just to have a grifting piece of sh*t take advantage of that shelter (I had to go to one to get away, it was years ago, and there weren’t abuse shelters then–well at least not anywhere around the part of the country where I am–glad to say there are now though) and well, d*mn it all, she’s just a disgusting piece of filth. Um, okay, I obviously cannot speak straight right now, will shut up. Sorry for everything you went through bsbfankaren, and proud to “know” ya, another for real, strong, grown ass*ed woman! This board is just full-up with them!
i love lisa, she has class and grace and a wicked sense of humor. she is a good friend to brandi and has given her some really good guidance.
I thought I was the only one who used the word “wicked.” You must be from Massachusetts. And I so agree with everything you stated.
I use wicked but I’m a west coaster
nope, other top corner of the country, lol. i say groovy also.
Wow! I didn’t know anyone still used the word, groovy. That’s pretty…uhhh…groovy!!!
I like Lisa the best of all the housewives. She was hilarious on WWHL tonight. I agree she shouldn’t feel bad for Shana because whatever happens with her she deserves! She was in on all of the scams and should pay!
Does anybody else think that Shceana person was lying to Brandi when she said that she didn’t know Eddie was married? Are we supposed to believe that she never Googled him and saw that he had a wife? Yeah, right.
Totally think Scheana was lying. That scene with Brandi was intended to sanitize her so she can be a viable character on VR.
Scheamy was doing her penance to help Brandi get a dig in on Leann. That’s what that was about. As a reward, she gets to keep working for Lisa.
I dont know about sheana, however when i was in the dating pool I cant began to tell you how many men told me they were single (or separated) and i found out later they were married and living at home. So It wouldnt surprise me at all if Eddie told her he was single. It was so common with me i could tell in a few easy steps if they were lying.
Yeah, that seems to be the sleaze bag M.O. But now in the internet age, it should be easier to root these douches out.
I had friends who were duped by married men who said they were single. These guys must have been some smooth talking BS artists. It is kind of obvious when the guy doesn’t give you a home number, only a pager # (this is in the days before cellphones), you never meet his family or friends, and he never takes you to local restaurants or hangouts that he is married or something.
I think it is really scummy for a guy to lie about being married to fool some unsuspecting chick into getting with him. There is NO shortage of skanks who have no conscience or morals who are willing to bed a married man. Why not just find one of them?
Yup that was my number one way to know if a man was married and this was the days before everyone had cell phones. If they gave me work number or pager numbers I knew they were married. If they wouldnt tell me where they lived heck i even meet men who wouldnt give me a last name. I wish i knew then what i know now I would have saved myself a lot of time and heartbreak, becaus eof all that I am pretty jaded and think all men lie.
I don’t doubt that Eddie said he was single, but if he was only seeing her on Tuesdays, c’mon on. Who is that stoopid? And I know he’s probably considered D-List, but she really never heard of him prior to meeting him? I’m not buying it.
I have never heard of him until brandi came on the show.
Me too lisa
Yeah, I can see that. Arrows at Eddie and his friends who knew about the gf, digs at Leann that Eddie’s friends are loyal to Eddie not her. I still think they needed to do a scrub-up on Scheamy (like that, borrowing it) to prep for her role in Vanderpump Rules.
You all know that I like Lisa. After watching her new show last night I don’t give it much time. Lisa scrub it and revamp it. Get rid of the complete cast. The wait staff uniforms are disgusting. They should all be wearing the same respectable one. They shouldn’t be taping them on themselves. Get rid of that pig Stassi if you don’t want to change the complete cast and the one who hurt Brandi. You need a completely new story line. I respect you but I don’t think you thought this through before you jumped into it. It’s hurting you, now helping you. Ok done. This is my opinion only.
I remember seeing that ring on ebay. So no one bid on it? Traylor’s phoney crying w/o the benefit of tears is so sickening to watch.
Love the finesse with which Lisa equates Faye Rancid to a pitbull in her blog, using Vyle’s own analogies. However, I think a pitbull is way more attractive and probably decorates dining rooms better.
Darling lisa,
HWs have come and gone, all of them stooping to the lowest depths of indignities. Most of the shows have deteriorated with none of the original fun remaining, but you are the only BEAUTY to have ever graced these shows and have managed to keep me still interested in you. Thank you for knowing how to live well and be successful in business , marriage and motherhood without shoving it down our throats. You have never taken yourself seriously and manage to engage in all these scandals and debacles with your dignity intact with extraordinary wit and humor, Tky. You’re an entertaining lady. That said I urge you to discontinue your latest show, and don’t mistake my great appreciation for you for me not seeing that very wicked side to you and your many errors with me and I.
Love always, GF
Felt sorry for Brandi, cried 2x(sheana and Kyle) but lisa is a good friend to her should bring her some comfort. Word of advice to Camille and Brandi STOP talkin about your exes
I googled Shana’s ring that was being sold on ebay. It said that it had been appraised at $251,000. I wonder if MMR used the same appraisal company as Alexis Bellino? Although, maybe it is in pesos and not US dollars.
i hope when the cameras are not on that lisa is making her sur staff behave. a new girl should not have to be bullied. that is where lisa has to step in and put the other employees in their place. i don’t care if that one girl is her daughter’s good friend. she should have been called on the carpet. she was rude and obnoxious, and she was not the new girl’s boss. this would never be allowed in real life. also, with so many people killing themselves over bullying, lisa should have put a stop to this immediately.